Capitalization and Common Errors

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Charlotte', 'Joshua', 'Mrs. Wood', and 'Christmas'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'January'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a common error in capitalization?

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A common error is not capitalizing the first word of a sentence or proper nouns.

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What is the correct way to write 'soccer' in a sentence?

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The word 'soccer' should be written in lowercase unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to have an influence on something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning the result or outcome of a cause.